The Buddhist stupa Pha That Luang in Vientiane, the capital of Laos Pha That Luang is located few kilometers north of the city center. In the grounds of the stupa complex is a statue of Jayavarman the seventh, the last king of Angkor. The structure was commissioned by King Sai Setthathirat I in the 16th century and is an important national symbol.   Only a few days left before flying back to Amsterdam (from Bangkok)  

Several pictures from a cycle journey from Vang Vieng to Houay Si and back Water Taxi on a reservoir Children in a small shop near Houay Si

Men being busy cleaning a truck in the Nam Song river near Vang Vieng in Laos In the background one can see many people crossing the Nam Song river on a bamboo / wooden bridge.

A cycle journey in the surroundings of Vang Vieng, Laos Houses near Naxay Blue lagoon near Tham Pu Kham

A cargo ship on the Mekong River near Luang Prabang in Laos

Monk in the Wat Xieng Thong temple complex in Luang Prabang, Laos Wat Xieng Thong has been built in the 16th century by King Setthatthirat. There are many interesting mosaics and golden colored paintings in this complex.

Going from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang, along the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers in Laos  

Unfortunately we had a few days of bad weather with lots of rain. Below a house made of wood, bamboo and leaves during some dry moments while hiking towards the Phatok caves.

Children on a muddy road near Luang Nam Tha. Unfortunately, we have to deal with heavy rain during our bike ride through the surroundings of Luang Nam Tha.

Second day of two days of boating along the Nam Tha river in Laos Together with a couple from Belgium we traveled on this small wooden boat from the town of Houay Xay (at Thailand – Laos border) to Luang Nam Tha.